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Well, this morning we come to Ephesians 5 and the subject of marriage.

And this is going to be a very politically incorrect experience for all of you.

Some of you need a seat belt because at some point you're going to feel like you need

to get out of here and avoid any more of this offense.

But it's critical that we continue to move through the book of Ephesians and understand

exactly what our Lord is conveying to us with regard to living the Christian life.

So let me begin reading this portion of Scripture at verse 18.

Ephesians 5, 18, and I'll read down to the end of the chapter.

And do not get drunk with wine for that is dissipation but be filled with the Spirit.

Making to one another in Psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody

with your heart to the Lord.

Always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father,

and be subject to one another in the fear of Christ.

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